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gonzo233

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Which of the following breathing patterns are associated with TTN?
 
  1. Normal rate
  2. Rapid rate
  3. Higher than normal tidal volume
  4. Shallow tidal volume
  a. 1, 3
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 4
  d. 2, 4

Question 2

Which of the following initial blood gas results would a respiratory therapist expect to find in a patient with a mild flail chest?
 
  a. Elevated pH and elevated SaO2
  b. Decreased pH and decreased SaO2
  c. Increased pH and decreased SaO2
  d. Decreased pH and increased SaO2



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Answer to Question 1

D
The hallmark clinical manifestations of an infant with TTN are a rapid respiratory rate and shallow tidal volume.

Answer to Question 2

C
With a mild flail chest, an increased pH and a decreased SaO2 would be expected. The patient would be expected to initially have alveolar hyperventilation with hypoxemia.




gonzo233

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


Laurenleakan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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